2001 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2001 · General Studies
Question 112: Geography
Which of the following weather conditions is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading?
aStormy weather
bCalm weather
cCold and dry weather
dHot and sunny weather
AnswerThe answer is (a).
A sudden fall in the barometer means falling air pressure, which signals the approach of a low-pressure system with cloud, rain and wind, so stormy weather is expected. A steady high or rising barometer means fair, dry weather. Remember: falling barometer, storm; rising barometer, fair weather.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right: a falling barometer signals a storm.
- (b) Calm weather goes with steady or rising pressure.
- (c) Cold and dry weather goes with high pressure.
- (d) Hot and sunny weather goes with high pressure.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2001, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.